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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.62, 14,059.46 and 2,798.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.62, 14,059.46 and 2,798.34 is: 4,198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.62 : 14,059.46 = 2,798.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.62/14,059.46 = 2,798.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.62x = 14,059.46 × 2,798.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.62x = 39,343,149.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,343,149.30/9,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.12

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